A really 'nice' 10th Anniversary present for me!

daniel_b

An unusual post for you good people,

It's mine and my gf's (pigeon42) 10th anniversary in March, and she wants to buy me something 'nice' to mark the occasion.

A full carbon roadbike is nice, lovely in fact, but a bit (lot) beyond what we agreed to spend....

Can anyone think of one or two items for up to £100 combined that would be a genuinely nice thing to have, and would preferably last a good long time.

I was thinking about a really nice jersey, or bibs and jersey, but some recommnendations would be nice.

Or something else entirely.

I am after a new helmet, namely a Rudy Project Sterling, but they are not out until the Spring time, although I could hang on I guess......

I have of course ordered her the latest Dyson Ball hoover so that will keep her happy.


Cheers

Dan

bigmat

You say "gf" and then talk about anniversaries - if you aren't married you don't have an anniversary, surely that is the oficial line for blokes?!

Saying that, if its an excuse for getting a present I see why you are going along with it although if I ever bought my wife a hoover for an anniversary present, it would be the last anniversary we ever had....

linsen

Please tell me you haven't bought her a vacuum cleaner for an anniversary present.

If so, she should buy you a new drill perhaps. Or something to mend the toilet with.

How about a camera to take on adventures with you? I got one for Christmas - one of the most thoughtful presents I have ever received

daniel_b

linsen wrote:

Please tell me you haven't bought her a vacuum cleaner for an anniversary present.

It's a joke!

Camera is a nice suggestion - thankyou.

Cafewanda

How about a can of Pledge or Windowlene and a pair of Marigold gloves? Perfect match for the Dyson :twisted:

DonDaddyD

Won't she be able to see the thread? Where is the surprise in that.

UndercoverElephant

Cafewanda wrote:

How about a can of Pledge or Windowlene and a pair of Marigold gloves? Perfect match for the Dyson :twisted:

Good thinking, Wanda. The tenth anniversary is "Tin" apparently.

daniel_b

DonDaddyD wrote:

Won't she be able to see the thread? Where is the surprise in that.

Ah no DDD, this is a pressie I can ask her to buy me.

If anything if she sees this thread it works out even better

Bugger, sorry I did not explain it very well at all, if at all in fact :oops:

I have ordered a pressie for her, and no it is NOT the dyson!

But I have not really come up with a good idea of what she can get for me.

I have amended the subject to avoid confusion.

Cheers

Dan

soy_sauce

TBH, if i get my wife-to-be-in-6-months a hoover, she will be over the moon. I am not even joking, she love cleaning.



+1 for the Camera.

or iPod if you don't aready have one.

Clever Pun

MatHammond wrote:

You say "gf" and then talk about anniversaries - if you aren't married you don't have an anniversary, surely that is the oficial line for blokes?!

if they want one.. you have one it's simple

I'm in the same position as the OP in July...

teagar

My girlfriend likes buying me cycling attire.

Bought me a replica jersey which was excellent (she got the right year - team - everything!) with matching cotton cap, and recently splashed out on a rapha cap for crimbo.

Why not ask for a piece luxirous attire? Something you wouldn't normally pay for but is really nice.

Helps if she likes the look of it too....

attica

linsen wrote:

How about a camera to take on adventures with you? I got one for Christmas - one of the most thoughtful presents I have ever received

pst88

Girlfriend for 10 years? You've been courting a bit long haven't you?

pigeon42

Thanks for all the suggestions - however I have found the perfect present for Mr B to celebrate our decade together:



ANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNND

lost_in_thought

Ooooh I like that pinny! Where's it from?

Coriander

lost_in_thought wrote:

Ooooh I like that pinny! Where's it from?

It is rather fab, isn't it...

Have spent enough this week, though, don't need further temptations...

daniel_b

Twould appear to be from http://www.carolynskitchenonline.com/

Now there's a tagline!

but hands off, it's all mine mwhahahahahahahahhaha etc etc
*Especially the gloves with ruffly cuff bits which may double up as gloves for use in the spring/autumn?

Spice and Entice in and out of the kitchen!

No housewife will feel desperate with these glamour girl, vintage-inspired apron and matching glove sets.

Well there you go, what else could you need?

Anyway, from the idea/s above, the camera was a good one, and FYI there is a stonking deal on an Ixus 95 for £120 at Amazon right now.
I will also check out the 'nicer' Jerseys as well.

I have just had notification from Rudy Project that the Sterling helmet I am after will be 'under £100' when it comes out in March, so I may hang on for that instead.



Rather nice non??

Dan

biondino

Would strongly advise a Panasonic Lumix for approx £135 - they are quite literally all the (point and click) camera you could ever need. I have an Ixus, my gf has the Lumix, and her's is vastly better.